Exclusive - Bosnich: Di Matteo should get Chelsea job permanently

The former Blues midfielder is currently in interim charge at Stamford Bridge, following Andre Villas-Boas’ departure in March, and is on the verge of securing a semi-final spot against Barcelona if they can see off Benfica on Wednesday night.

Reports have suggested owner Roman Abramovich has been searching the globe for the next man to take over as manager, with Pep Guardiola, Fabio Capello and Athletic Bilbao’s Marcelo Bielsa all being linked with the role.

But ex-Stamford Bridge keeper Bosnich claims the right man is already in position.

“Roberto Di Matteo’s really impressed me,” the former Australian international told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast. “I had the good fortune of sharing a dressing room with him. He’s a very intelligent man, knows his football, played at the highest level and he’s done his apprenticeship.”

“Chelsea are scouting the world trying to get the best man for them, but he's already right in front of them.

“If he wins the Champions League then it’s his job, I can’t see them getting anyone else. The next boss would have to better that [winning the Champions League] and that would be very difficult.

“He’s got the respect of the players and he’s got them playing in a way in which they haven’t in a while.”

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Chelsea are scouting around the world trying to get the best man, but he's already right in front of them